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Re: 1st time out of the garage, and now with bumpers on!

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 4210822)

And mine had them.

They would not have been factory on a 1973. I think they were mostly an option on 74's and were standard by 75. I like the look of the smooth cab on the early models.
The truck looks great Jeff. Nice work .I imagine the feeling of driving it for the first time in years will only be outdone by the feeling of all that torque on hand when you push the loud pedal.
Frank

Re: 1st time out of the garage, and now with bumpers on!

I don't know the history on the truck. As its a lien sale survivor.
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Re: 1st time out of the garage, and now with bumpers on!

Lookin good Jeff !!! :metal:

Every time I see a pic of your truck I remember your burn-out till the tire slings apart vid, I still can't believe you did that with this nice truck.... :eek:

Re: 1st time out of the garage, and now with bumpers on!

nice!!
those bumpers are SLICK!! (pun intended :lol:)

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Absolutely gorgeous, Jeff. My yellow '73 was pretty nice, and it doesn't even come close to yours. That will be magazine material when it is done.

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Man Jeff that looks good man...keep it up buddy...you'll be driving in no time...:D

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That is one nice looking truck! I love the minor mods (stake pockets, fuel door, etc). I borrowed (stole) your fuel door idea for my truck. (Thanks!)

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Looks fantastic. I've never seen the '73 grille with the trim pieces like that. I'd love to find a grille for my '73 in good condition like that.

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love it man, the stance, the color, the sport bumpers, the smooth no bolt head showing, all of it.

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Thanks everyone for all the positive feedback. I wasn't sure how most of the folks here would respond to it...it doesn't have a LS engine, 20 inch wheels or air suspension...just an old school truck with lots of custom, yet simple touches. It is built for me, and I am happy with it so far.

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 4210790)

What yellow is that it photographs well

It is a custom blend, part Dodge Viper yellow and part Honda yellow

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Originally Posted by WigglesTheHoly (Post 4210903)

on the shaved door locks did you just put in a key-less entry or? What is the backup plan if they fail? Is there a switch under the hood? I think I'm going to steal your shaved bed pockets idea too that looks too sweet not to.

I am still not sure what I need to do there. I will likelt be posting a thread shortly on what I need, and should do. Regardless, guys do this all the time, so I am not re-inventing the wheel. ;)

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Originally Posted by Restrorob (Post 4211123)

Every time I see a pic of your truck I remember your burn-out till the tire slings apart vid, I still can't believe you did that with this nice truck.... :eek:

That was an expensive 30 seconds, and part of the reason I tore the truck down...so I could restore it, and fix the stuff I damaged doing the burn out contest (nuked posi, bent bed floor, bent bedside). It was fun though, glad you liked the video

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Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 4211257)

Absolutely gorgeous, Jeff. My yellow '73 was pretty nice, and it doesn't even come close to yours. That will be magazine material when it is done.

A magazine feature would be super neat, just not sure it will ever happen...my truck isn't exactly folowing todays trends

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Originally Posted by 85gmcguy (Post 4211324)

That is one nice looking truck! I love the minor mods (stake pockets, fuel door, etc). I borrowed (stole) your fuel door idea for my truck. (Thanks!)

You didn't steal it, I put it out there and wrote the article so others could do the same if they chose. Have any pics of yours? Would love to see it.

Again, thanks everyone for the positive reception!

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"old school" is where it all started buddy!! i love what your doing and where your going with it for sure:metal:

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ok I haven't seen this burn our video link...anybody..link please.

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Originally Posted by WigglesTheHoly (Post 4211546)

ok I haven't seen this burn our video link...anybody..link please.

http://www.73-87.com/videos/ONE_240x160_15fps.mpg

http://www.73-87.com/videos/TWO_240x160_15fps.mpg

Videos were taken at the '96 Car Craft Summer Nationals burn out contest. I won my rounds, that is until I blew up the RR tire...then I was DQ'd. :lol:

Re: 1st time out of the garage, and now with bumpers on!

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Originally Posted by menace121978 (Post 4211545)

"old school" is where it all started buddy!! i love what your doing and where your going with it for sure:metal:

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Originally Posted by bigblock73 (Post 4211553)

is that your mug driving...it's nice to put a face to the voice...:metal:

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damn man you really know how to destroy a tire lol. I'm actually going to be in the cities for a short period of time in about a week and a half for the Zombie Pub Crawl.

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Ya know, a set of Ralleys would really help w/that 'old school' look....
:lol:

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Originally Posted by Stitch (Post 4211568)

is that your mug driving...it's nice to put a face to the voice...:metal:

Keep in mind, that video is 14 yeard old..I am uglier now...lol ;)

Re: 1st time out of the garage, and now with bumpers on!

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Originally Posted by WigglesTheHoly (Post 4211571)

damn man you really know how to destroy a tire lol. I'm actually going to be in the cities for a short period of time in about a week and a half for the Zombie Pub Crawl.

Send me a PM when you get in town, maybe we can meet up.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 4211572)

Ya know, a set of Ralleys would really help w/that 'old school' look....
:lol:

Hahah, I do have a pair of truck 8's and Van 7's in the garage...in case I want to go there again. :)

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 4211572)

Ya know, a set of Ralleys would really help w/that 'old school' look....
:lol:

Old school 67ish short hub caps
and matching 67 chevelle mirrors with :chevy:

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Originally Posted by bigblock73 (Post 4211508)

It is a custom blend, part Dodge Viper yellow and part Honda yellow

thanks ive been leaning towards the 2009 Honda S2000 yellow

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 4211586)

Old school 67ish short hub caps
and matching 67 chevelle mirrors with :chevy:

Forgot to mention earlier the mirrors were omitted as well...nut I will be putting those you peak of on my 77 when I re-do it...might run the Rallys on it while I am at it.

EDIT: That is a nice yellow BTW, you should be happy with it...I would be.

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it doesn't have a LS engine, 20 inch wheels or air suspension

Just the way I like it! Great looking truck!